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The architecture that enlivens your mind. The vistas that inspire your inner artist. The chocolate truffles that melt in your mouth. Experience these impressions of France and more on this journey to three delightful regions and into the mind, heart and spirit of a country that means many things to many people. Expert insight and insider access offer you more reasons to love and to understand La Belle France.

Highlights

• Explore Paris’ Latin Quarter, one of the oldest university districts in the world, with its Pantheon and the Sorbonne, while discussing French society and its political system.
• Walk through Old Lyon’s traboules, unique covered passageways once used by silk merchants, and savor traditional Lyonnaise cuisine.
• Explore the historic city of Aix-en-Provence and learn the traditions of the Camargue.

Program Notes

Extensive use of Paris Metro (subway system); Métro tickets provided.

Activity Notes

Walking up to two miles a day on mostly flat terrain and standing in museums.

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The latest in light, portable, easy-to-use QUIETVOX listening devices are available on Road Scholar programs.* Whether you are outdoors, in a crowd or in a museum environment where speaking loudly is discouraged, a listening device makes it feel like our experts are speaking clearly and directly to you. Hear for yourself on a Road Scholar adventure!

*Please note that due to the nature of some programs, the remote location or government regulations, listening devices may not be available. If you’d like to know for sure if your program will offer listening devices, just call and ask an Advisor!